Head to head
Appily vs Fastweb: which scholarship site fits you?
Short answer
We score Fastweb but not Appily, so this page compares them on facts only: cost, stated database size, application shortcuts, own no-essay awards and data sharing. Both are free to use.
By The Deadline Desk · Best Scholarship Sites · Published
Desk research from each site's public pages, app store listings and review profiles. Editorial assessment; we did not create accounts or apply for scholarships.
How do the facts compare?
| Fact | Appily | Fastweb |
|---|---|---|
| Owner | EAB ("Appily is owned by EAB") | Founded 1995; sold to Monster Worldwide in 2001 (per Fastweb). The privacy policy is issued by Iron Corp US Inc. |
| Cost | Free Free account. | Free Free. No paid plan seen. |
| Database, as stated | "The nation's largest, multi-billion dollar scholarship database" (no count stated) | 1.5 million scholarships worth over $3.4 billion |
| Applying | Not read. | Personalized recommendations from a profile; no auto-apply or one application for many stated. |
| Own no-essay award | None stated | None stated |
| Data sharing | Sharing with colleges is opt-out; the site links "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information" and a minor-friendly privacy policy. | Policy says information "may be sold to colleges" and may be shared with colleges, employers, recruiters, "data aggregators, marketers". |
| Ratings | Not read | Trustpilot: 1.2 from 232 reviews (unclaimed profile). App Store (US): 2.7 out of 5 from 85 ratings |
| Scored on this site | Reviewed, not scored | Yes, 5.45 / 10 |
Source: Appily scholarships page
Source: Appily: Cappex is now Appily
Source: Appily: about page for AI tools
Source: About Appily
Source: Fastweb homepage
Source: Fastweb about page
Source: Fastweb privacy policy
Source: Fastweb College Scholarships on the App Store
Source: Fastweb on Trustpilot
Which one should you choose?
Choose Appily if
Students who want detailed scholarship filters inside a college planning tool.
The widest set of scholarship filters listed on any page we read.
Choose Fastweb if
Students who want a large free database with listings checked by people.
What should you watch for?
- Appily: Colleges can use your profile to send admission offers, and sharing with colleges is on unless you opt out.
- Fastweb: The weakest ratings in the scored set: 1.2 on Trustpilot and 2.7 on the App Store.
Frequently asked questions
Which saves more time on applications, Appily or Fastweb?
Appily: Not read. Fastweb: Personalized recommendations from a profile; no auto-apply or one application for many stated.
Is Appily or Fastweb free?
Appily: Free account. Fastweb: Free. No paid plan seen.
Do Appily and Fastweb sell student data?
Appily: Sharing with colleges is opt-out; the site links "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information" and a minor-friendly privacy policy. Fastweb: Policy says information "may be sold to colleges" and may be shared with colleges, employers, recruiters, "data aggregators, marketers". "Privacy terms not read" means we could not read the policy, not that the site does not share data.